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CV53 YLJ

2003 Peugeot 206

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2020
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

112,428 mi
Last recorded112,428 miles
Recorded on13 May 2019
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 20662,409 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV53 YLJ
MakePeugeot
Model206
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 May 2019 112,428 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 14 May 2018 108,576 miles

Oil leak ()

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 7 May 2018 108,543 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Oil leak ()

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 9 May 2017 102,777 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin bearing both D cut bushes (2.4.G.2)

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)

oil leak

Pass 21 Mar 2016 100,597 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

oil leak

Fail 21 Mar 2016 100,597 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive fail emission (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

oil leak

Pass 20 Mar 2015 98,340 miles

both side repeator lamps slightly discoloured

engine management light on

o/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge

oil leak

wiper blades in poor condition

Fail 20 Mar 2015 98,340 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

both side repeator lamps slightly discoloured

engine management light on

o/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge

oil leak

wiper blades in poor condition

Pass 17 Mar 2014 88,537 miles

coolant level low

exhaust downpipe pin holed

inner brake pads worn low

n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

rocker gasket leaking oil

slight oil leak from gearbox

suspect oil leak from sump gasket area

Pass 19 Mar 2013 78,766 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

engine management light on

unable to inspect front brake pads

Fail 18 Mar 2013 78,762 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Fuel tank insecure (7.2.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

engine management light on

Pass 16 Mar 2012 64,163 miles

Oil leak

Pass 9 Mar 2011 54,061 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2010 43,700 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2009 34,738 miles

Nearside Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 12 Mar 2008 27,940 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Mar 2007 22,622 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

How Reliable is the Peugeot 206?

Based on 9,831,622 MOT tests across 644,158 vehicles.

67.7%
Pass Rate
5,510
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
644,158
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 446,851
Registration plate lamp not working 342,991
position lamp(s) not working 334,912
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 262,537
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 219,688
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CV53 YLJ is a 2003 Peugeot 206 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

Across all 2003 Peugeot 206 models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.8% with a typical mileage of 62,409 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Peugeot 206 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 446,851 recorded failures. If you're considering buying CV53 YLJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Peugeot 206 typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 23 years old, this Peugeot 206 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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CV53 YLJ is a 2003 Peugeot 206, first registered on 31 October 2003.

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